Read Letters from the Children Detained at ICE's Dilley Facility

7 days ago

Hundreds of children are detained with their parents at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas.
Children express feelings of sadness, depression, and fear in handwritten letters and drawings.
Many children miss their schools, friends, and families, and describe poor living conditions.
Detained families report inadequate medical care, repetitive meals, and lack of proper education.
Some children have been detained for months, far exceeding the supposed 21-day maximum stay.
DHS claims detainees receive proper care, including meals, medical attention, and education, but children's accounts contradict this.
Letters highlight the emotional and mental toll on children, including feelings of guilt and hopelessness.
The public rarely gets insight into conditions at Dilley, making these children's voices particularly significant.

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